2024 Waterfowl Population Survey Results

Breeding Duck Population Rises Five Percent

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently released its “Waterfowl Population Status, 2024” report, and for the first time since 2015 it reflects a rise in numbers.

Airport Conversation Leads to Wildlife-Related Charges

CDFW officers catch a pair of poachers after overhearing them on a plane.

Duck Numbers Down Six Percent

A USFWS survey that indicates a 6-percent drop in the total duck population. What does it mean?

USFWS Expands Hunting and Fishing on 10 National Wildlife Refuges

Continuing its effort to improve public land access for hunters, the USFWS has announced that it will open or expand hunting and fishing opportunities on 60,000 acres across 10 national wildlife refuges.

USFWS Approves Two Black Rhino Imports from Namibia

Officials stand their ground in saying Namibia’s black rhino hunting program goes far to ensure conservation of the species.

Greater Sage Grouse to Remain Off Endangered Species List

Thanks to the largest land conservation effort in American history, the United Sates Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) made the decision in September not to add the greater sage grouse to the endangered species list.

USFWS Seeks Public Input to Improve Access to Federal Lands

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is asking the public to identify service-managed lands where people would most like to see new or improved public recreation access.

SCI to Hunters: If You Imported or Exported Wildlife Into or Out of the United States, Take Action Now

Safari Club International has issued a warning to hunters: If you've ever imported or exported wildlife into or out of the United States, you need to be on guard.

Ammo, Firearm, Archery Sales Boost Nation’s Wildlife Programs

Federal excise taxes collected on the sale of rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammunition and archery gear have nearly tripled during the past decade, boosting federal funding for the nation’s wildlife and hunter-education programs to record levels even though many handgun, ammo and archery buyers don’t hunt.

Departing USFWS Director Dan Ashe Issues Lead Ammo Ban

Just one day before President Trump's inauguration, departing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe—and the administration that appointed him—took one last shot at American hunters by issuing Director's Order No. 219, which directs the USFWS to expand the use of nontoxic ammunition and fishing tackle on USFWS lands, water and facilities—and for certain types of hunting and fishing regulated by the Service outside those areas—to the fullest extent by January 2022.

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